Manchester Community Music School

“The governance committee shall present a slate of candidates at the corporation's june board meeting or at such other time(s) as the committe deems advisable. The election of directors shall also be held at the corporation's august meeting or the next scheduled board meeting following the nomination, and shall be decided by a majority of those members present and voting. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon vote of the board, the election of the directors may be conducted by mail by ballot being sent to the directors then duly in office by mail at least 14 days before the election date, in which event the election shall be valid only if at least 51% of the directors shall cast ballots on or before the election date.”

“A copy of the 990 was reviewed at the board meeting.”

“Our current policy is that every board member or employee has to disclose a conflict of interest in writing to the board. Any transaction involving a board member or employee that exceeds 500 and less than 5,000 may be approved by 2/3 vote of the disinterested board members. Any transaction over 5,000 requires the approval of 2/3 of the disinterested board members and a publication in a newspaper. Each board member submits a signed copy of this policy upon joining the board and it is reviewed annually.”

“Salary for the executive director is approved by the board of directors. The process for determining salaries for the executive director and other key employees is by review of comparable salaries in the non-profit sector in the new hampshire region. Salaries are also determined based on experience of the individual.”

“Documents available upon request.”

“To change lives through the power of learning, sharing and making music. To provide instruction and performance opportunities for the amateur, aspiring and professional musician. To provide music therapy services to individuals with disabilities.”

“Outreach programming - outreach programming and community partnerships are an important part of the music school mission. These relationships are meaningful because they provide us the opportunity to bring our music therapy services and music education opportunities directly into underserved communities making them accessible to our most at-risk youth. Mcms outreach programming has grown substantially over the past two years, some of our outreach partners include: the boys & girls club, granite ymca, ywca/center for new americans, mpal, 21st century community learning centers, the moore center, plus company, catholic medical center, southern new hampshire services - head start, 8 new hampshire school districts, new morning school, riverwoods manchester retirement home and other lifelong learning institute.”

“Nh youth ensembles - the new hampshire youth ensemble program is the largest youth ensemble program north of boston. It is comprised of three orchestras, wind ensemble, jazz ensemble and an honors brass ensemble. Ensembles take place during the academic year and are open to students from 8 - 18, more than 100 students participate in these ensembles. Financial assistance is available for those unable to pay full tuition.”

“Fundraising expenses 16,830 fundraising expenses -16,830”